Comedy

Opera review: The Pirates of Penzance, G&S Fest
Featuring clever staging, colourful costumes, cheeky comedy and beautiful work from the ASO and SOSA, this production is a delight.

Australia’s first-ever festival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s works opens in Adelaide
A 10-day festival celebrating the comic genius of Gilbert and Sullivan is attracting new audiences and die-hard supporters.

Laughing or crying? Comedians reading our moods in heavy times
When the outside world has you crying on the inside, what kind of live comedy can you handle?

Comedy review: Akau Jambo, Looking for a Visa, The Rubber Chicken, MICF
A South Sudanese comedian makes his Australian debut.

Comedy review: Dylan Moran, We Got This, Hamer Hall, MICF
A shambolic and disappointing show from a cult favourite.

Vale Barry Humphries
Humphries, whose reputation was tarnished in later years, is nonetheless remembered as a comic genius.

Comedy reviews: Gabbi Bolt, Ivan Aristeguieta, MICF
Two seasoned performers offer work that resonates.

Comedy review: Murder Village, MICF
Clues and red herrings scatter about in this latest iteration of an improvised whodunnit.

Comedy reviews: Geraldine Hickey, Stephen K Amos, Mel Buttle, MICF
Three stand-ups with varying degrees of likeability... and real estate portfolios.

Comedy review: Tripod, MICF
After 25 years, the lads are still showcasing their musical absurdities.